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Henry Deakin becomes a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

            Henry Deakin, part of the seventh generation to own and manage Deakin & Francis, was honoured to become a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths this month. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, or … Continue reading

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What are hallmarks?

Hallmarks were introduced 700 years ago according to the British Hall Marking Council as a way of preventing fraud and proving the metal has been identified and tested to ensure the legal standards of purity (fineness) have been met. There … Continue reading

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